Latest News
Ivanhoe’s angel, Wendy Aves
Wendy Aves has been an Ivanhoe local since birth, and the pride and love she has for her town is evident.
She has recently hit the milestone of raising $20,000 for cancer sufferers.
Senator calls for transparency over $120 million Gundaline sale
Chinese clothing manufacturer Smart Shirts Ltd has purchased Gundaline Station, Carrathool, from Dutch company Optifarm, in a deal worth $120 million, as Sentaor Perin Davey calls for transparency over the sale.
Jump aboard team Dyson
Dyson Group is looking for school bus drivers, and in the company’s small-knit, happy and friendly community
18 months to prepare for new 3-bin system
A 3-bin system is expected to be introduced in Hay Shire by July 2024 to replace the current weekly single bin collection.
Woodpark Poll makes top ten list
The Land newspaper has released its annual Top 25 Merino ram sale average in NSW for 2022, with Woodpark Poll snatching 8th position on the list.
District farewells two principals who served with distinction
Hay farewells school principals Lindy Stewart and Vince Campbell.
Roy shares his connection with Ngiyampaa Country .
To follow on from their native garden project, Booligal Public School has been exploring Aboriginal culture and the country that connects to the students and their homes; Ngiyampaa Country, with the help of Elder Uncle Roy Kennedy
We’re throwing Kimberly from a plane
We're throwing Kimberly out of a plane... and you can help too!
Kimberly Grabham, The Riverine Grazier’s cadet journalist is raising funds to support the National Bullying Prevention Week appeal.
Four generations of Japp family gather in Hay
The family reunion last month in Hay brought together four generations of Japps, many of whom haven’t seen each other for over 40 years.
Skybound shearers
Members of the Morrison shearing team were treated to silver service on the weekend, by the Murray family, of Trilby Station.
Minister opens million-dollar projects
Hay celebrated the completion of more than $1 million in community infrastructure and sporting facilities with a recent visit from Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole to officially open the projects.
End of an era for Booligal
It is the end of an era for Booligal Public School which closes next week.
What is your favourite part of The Grazier
Reader Poll - What is your favourite part of The Grazier?
Riverina State movement aims for seats by next year
The founder of a movement to form a separate Riverina State hosted a public information meeting in Hay last Thursday.
Wakool resident and former National Party member David Landini shared his disillusionment with the current representation of country people in NSW.
New Aerodrome Master Plan spells big development for Hay
Industrial land, freight movement and housing development are all included in Hay Shire Council’s updated Aerodrome Master Plan.
The plan is now ready for community consultation and also includes general aviation and biodiversity offsets.
Hay Scouts produce two State champions
Emma Johnston and Daniel Green win NSW Scout of the Year Awards.
Hay is home of the biggest human rainbow
Hay’s Rainbow on the Plains Festival now holds the national record for the biggest human rainbow, after snatching the record from the Victorian town of Daylesford. Image: Brett Naseby
Peak passes Hay but downstream on alert
The Murrumbidgee River peaked at Hay last Wednesday November 16 at a height of 9.11 metres. The height was just below the expected peak of 9.20 metres, and at the time of writing (Monday November 21) the recorded height was 8.73 metres and falling.
Sam best in fashion stakes
Sam Harrison’s floral spring outfit (above left) caught the eyes of the judges in the 2022 Fashions on the Field on race day. Sam was sashed Hay Jockey Club Lady of the Day with Greta Stonier runner-up. Greta wore a smart outfit in white and gold.